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...notes of vanillin, white flowers, blackcurrants and blueberries are all present in this dense, rich, full-bodied wine that seems to go from strength to strength... This is a beauty and certainly one of the great recent Spottswoodes.
It's a massive powerhouse, explosive in black currant, cherry pie, plum, chocolate, anise and cedar flavors that are detailed and precise. However, the wine, which was blended with a little Cabernet Franc, is graceful and balanced.
Sexy, very dark aromas of crushed black raspberry, boysenberry, menthol and licorice... outstanding concentration and depth... black cherry, dark berry and menthol flavors. Really exhilarating... with big, ripe tannins and superb length.